Former Ballsbridge Hotel Site, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The application site is bound by Lansdowne Road to the north west and Pembroke Road to the south west

Aug 06 2025

Application Received

Sep 30 2025

Further Info. Requested

Nov 21 2025

Further Info. Received

Dec 17 2025

Decision

Dec 18 2025

Decision Due

Jan 29 2026

Granted

Submitted: 06 / 08 / 2025
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

The United States of America, intends to apply for planning permission for a period of 5 years for development at the former Ballsbridge Hotel site, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The application site is bound by Lansdowne Road to north west and Pembroke Road to the south west. The proposed development will consist of: - The provision of a temporary surface level car park for staff/service vehicles associated with the Embassy of the United States; - The car park comprises a total of 40 no. spaces (26 no. staff and 14 no. service vehicles) with vehicular access off Lansdowne Road and pedestrian access off Pembroke Road; - The proposal includes lighting, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
370m	21/05/2026	N/A	2 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dubln 4, D04X2DO	PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The removal of existing sheeted timber door to Raglan Lane and replacement with new steel-framed door with solid panel at lower level and glazed panels to upper section .	Details...
370m	18/05/2026	N/A	2 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the removal of existing sheeted timber door to Raglan Lane and replacement with new steel-framed door with solid panel at lower level and glazed panels to upper section .	Details...
310m	08/04/2026	N/A	Site at Lansdowne Lane to the east of No. 10/10A Lansdowne Terrace and the west of No.1 Berkeley Mews, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey shed, alteration to the existing boundary wall and the construction of a two storey dwelling with a courtyard to the west and a first floor terrace to the south and axillary site works.	Details...
250m	07/04/2026	N/A	Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.	Details...
310m	02/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Site at Lansdowne Lane, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey shed, alteration to the existing boundary wall and the construction of a two storey dwelling with a courtyard to the west and a first floor terrace to the south and axillary site works.	Details...
250m	01/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.	Details...
410m	27/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	38 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E3E6	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Sambourn Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.0226ha at No. 38 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (A Protected Structure). The proposed development will consist of: A) The change of use of the property from commercial (office) and residential use to single residential use. B) The alteration, restoration and refurbishment of the property to comprise a single residential dwelling unit. C) The proposed works to the property comprise:- The removal of non-original modern external metal staircases and concrete yard to the rear of the property; The removal of non-original internal partitions; The provision of a replacement insulated floor slab at lower ground floor level; Creation of new opening at rear lower ground floor level to provide garden access (replacing an non-original window ope); Carrying out of essential repair works to existing historic fabric including the external stone steps, and timber staircase. Provision of minor non-invasive internal partition walls; Provision of new electrical wiring and heating system within the property; D) The carrying out of all other internal and external refurbishment and restoration works necessary to facilitate the proposed development of the property; all ancillary site development & infrastructural works, boundary treatment and hard and soft landscaping works. Parking will be provided to the rear of the property (in existing parking spaces within the curtilage of the property) with access off Baggot Lane.	Details...
310m	12/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Site at Lansdowne Lane, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey shed, alteration to the existing boundary wall and the construction of a two storey dwelling with a courtyard to the west and a first floor terrace to the south and axillary site works.	Details...
250m	09/03/2026	N/A	14 Carlton Mews, Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 X3X4	Brian O’Connell and Meadbh Cannon seek planning permission for the following at their three-storey over basement home at 14 Carlton Mews, Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin D04 X3X4: a) a rear extension (9 sqm) at first floor level; b) a rear extension (8 sqm) at second floor level, including alterations to the roof profile and two rooflights and photovoltaic panels; c) lowering of the cill to the front dormer window, with localised modification to roof profile; d) alteration to the front entrance screen, including lowering of cill of sidelight . The works will be in conjunction with miscellaneous alterations, (internal and to the rear façade, ground floor), exempt from a requirement to obtain planning permission, accommodating a four-level passenger lift to permit accessibility to his entire home by a family member with permanent and severe physical disability.	Details...
330m	06/03/2026	N/A	52 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, D04 A665	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is requested for a development at 52 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, (a Protected Structure). The development consists of the erection of two fibreglass flag poles 7 metres high in the front garden of the property and the placing over the entrance door of the Vietnamese national emblem in a circular disc 0.85 metres in diameter for The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Ireland.	Details...
460m	27/02/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	At nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert Park and 10 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Derryroe Limited intends to apply for Permission for Large-Scale Residential Development, at this site (c. 0.5 ha), at nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert Park and 10 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The site is principally bounded by Herbert Park (road) to the west, Herbert Park (public park) to the south, the Herbert Park Hotel and Aparthotel to the east, and Pembroke Place to the north. The proposed development comprises minor internal design amendments to consented Strategic Housing Development ABP-307197-20 (SHD0008/20/X2), as amended by LRD6035/24-S3. The proposed modifications to the consented scheme comprise the replacement of 12no. permitted apartment floor plans (6no. 1-bed, 6no 2-bed) with 6no. 3- bed apartment floor plans (total), accommodated from L00-L05 (inclusive), at the southern corner of Block C, within the same permitted apartment building footprint and elevations. This results in a reduction in the overall total number of apartment units from 101no. to 95no., with no change to the scale or external appearance of the permitted apartment building or to the permitted site development works. This application concerns proposed amendments to consented Large-Scale Residential Development as defined under Section 2 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended. The application may be inspected online at the following website: www.herbertparklrdamendments.com	Details...
310m	26/02/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Site at Lansdowne Lane, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey shed, alteration to the existing boundary wall and the construction of a two storey dwelling with a courtyard to the west and a first floor terrace to the south and auxillary site works.	Details...
230m	17/02/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The site also has frontage to Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin 4. The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
480m	16/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	85, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04W2N1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works to the Lower Ground floor will include; the demolition of a single storey conservatory and dismantling of an external staircase to the rear return. The widening of existing openings at the front and rear elevations, the reopening of a historic door opening and forming of two new window openings to the rear, removal of internal partition walls and making good of internal walls affected by damp. The construction of a single storey extension to the rear to contain a new accessible bathroom, a screen wall on the rear line of the return and a new stairs providing access from the upper ground floor to the rear garden. The installation of a new kitchen and general decoration works. At Upper Ground floor the construction of a small landing / deck with 1.8m high screening and the alteration of an existing opening to form a door to provide independent access to the rear garden. No parking spaces or significant trees will be affected. Existing connections to be used for supply and drainage of water.	Details...
420m	13/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	11 St. Mary's Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04K7R2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 19 square metre single storey extension to the rere and replacement with a 26 square meter single storey flat roof extension in the same location incorporating 2 no. rooflights, together with alterations to 2 no. windows on the rere return and associated site works. The installation of PV solar panels to the inner roof pitches of the main roof and the installation of a new roof access hatch.	Details...
310m	12/01/2026	N/A	35, St. Mary's Road, Dublin 4	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works will consist of refurbishment of existing house including internal alterations to layout. The demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of house, and single storey garage to back of site facing Pembroke Gardens. The construction of a new single storey kitchen extension to rear of house and a detached two storey mews to the back of site with access to Pembroke Gardens. The mews will contain a garage at ground floor level providing a parking space and an artists studio at first floor level. No other parking or mature trees will be affected.	Details...
230m	23/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
230m	18/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
350m	17/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	5, Clyde Road, Dublin 4, D04 W292	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for external conservation works to consist of repointing existing brickwork to front and side elevation and chimneys, repair and restoration works to the existing stone work to front and side facades and all ancillary works to facilitate the conservation works for the (protected structure ref. no.1957).	Details...
180m	16/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	39, Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4	Variation to previously approved planning permission no. 4043/24 which consisted of: a) Subdivision of existing 2 storey end-of-terrace dwelling house into two no. 2 storey dwelling houses with 3 bedrooms each; b) Alterations to front entrance and windows, removal of front chimney and provision of new front entrance to new house; c) Part single and part 2 storey extensions to the side and to the rear; d) Internal alterations and reinstatement of stairs in original location; e) Relocation of both vehicular entrances to the site to new locations to the front; f) Sundry alterations and associated site works, all at 39 Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4. by modification of condition 3(a) as follows: 1) Widening of existing vehicular entrance to north east, serving no. 39 Lansdowne Park, to facilitate angled parking; 2) Retain existing vehicular entrance to south east, serving new house, and replacement of low metal gates with 1.8m high timber gates; and 3) Modification to the ground floor layout with bay window to the rear in lieu of previously approved bay window to the side, and sundry associated modifications.	Details...

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